Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education LTD.; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join Camden's primary and SEND schools.

You will work 1:1 with pupils aged 5–11 who have behavioural and SEMH needs, supporting learning in the classroom and in mentoring sessions. You will collaborate with the school's SENCO, senior management, and external professionals, including CAMHS, to implement appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate with CAMHS experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH.
• Willingness to work 1:1 with children aged 5–11.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH/ASD.
• Support learning in classroom and during mentoring sessions.
• Collaborate with SENCO, senior management and external professionals.

Skills

Psychology graduate

CAMHS experience

SEND SEMH support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Full-time and part-time roles available.

Camdenprimary & SEND schools.

Are you a psychology graduate who would like to work with children with behavioural and mental health needs? We currently have a large number of schools across Camden that are looking for confident and proactive graduates with a good understanding of child mental health to work as teaching assistants.

As a specialist teaching assistant you will be working with pupils on a 1 to 1 basis during the school day. Pupils will range in age from 5 - 11 years old and will have identified behaviour, SEMH, SEN including ASD needs that require support on a full-time basis. You will be working with pupils in the classroom, in specialist mentoring sessions and in during some break times. Some pupils will display more challenging behaviour and the school will be able to train you in suitable interventions and approaches. As part of the child's support team, you will work closely with the schools SENCO and senior management team, as well as outside agencies including therapists healthcare professionals and CAMHS.

Requirements

• Be a Psychology Graduate
• Have experience in CAMHS / child mental health services
• Be passionate about supporting children with SEND / SEMH needs